WELCOME TO

THE GUNS & CAMERAS AWARDS
- 2025 -

What are the GCA’s?

The Guns & Cameras Awards are where tactical, defense, outdoor, and 2A media creators prove their craft. We honor the grit, precision, and artistry it takes to capture the moments and stories that define our culture.

How It Works

Submit your best original work from 2025 in Photography, Videography, Talent, or Marketing. Multiple entries welcome. AI tools are allowed within category rules, but fully AI-generated images are prohibited. Every entry is judged by industry pros.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners are named in each category — and the top performers compete for the Division Awards: Videographer, Photographer, Talent, or Marketer of the Year — the highest honors in the GCAs.

To download the contest rules, click HERE.

Why Enter?

Win a custom GCA Griffin award, get featured on Guns & Cameras, and earn industry recognition that leads to bigger opportunities.

Aim for a Division Award — a career-defining title that proves you’re the best of the best.

Submissions open September 1 – December 31, 2025.

THE GCA DIVISIONS

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THE GCA DIVISIONS -

VIDEO AWARDS

  • - Video of the Year (overall winner)

    - Best Cinematography (camera work & framing)

    - Best Editing (pacing, storytelling, transitions)

    - Best Sound Design (Best Soundtrack)

    - Sub: Best Sound Mix

    - Best VFX (practical or digital)

    - Sub: Best Compositing

    - Sub: Best CGI Integration

    - Best Color Grading (tone, mood, consistency)

    - Best Directing (vision, execution, story cohesion)

    - Best Short Form Video (under 60 sec, optimized for reels/shorts)

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

  • - Photo of the Year (overall winner)

    - Best Action Shot (movement & impact)

    - Best Portrait (subject-focused photography)

    - Best Tactical Photo

    - Best Product Photo (Studio)

    - Best Product Photo (Lifestyle)

    - Best Black & White Photo

    - Best Editing/Post-Processing

    - Best Creative (AI Permisable)

TALENT AWARDS

  • - Best Actor/Performer(live action or staged)

    - Best Stunt/Action Sequence(practical stunt performance)

    - Best Voice Performance(narration, VO work)

    - Best Host (Podcast or Other)

    - Best Model

    - Best Supporting Actor/Performer

MARKETING AWARDS

  • - Best Marketing Campaign of the Year (For an outstanding campaign that demonstrates creativity, strategy, and measurable results in promoting a product, service, or brand within the defense, tactical, or outdoor industries.)

    - Best Product Launch Campaign

    (Video/photo rollout for a new firearm, optic, gear line, etc.)

    - Best Social Media Campaign

    (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or multi-platform execution.)

    - Best Brand Storytelling Campaign

    (Narrative-driven marketing that resonates emotionally with the audience.)

    - Best Guerrilla/Unconventional Marketing Campaign

    (Creative campaigns that broke the mold and drew massive attention.)

    - Community Impact Campaign

    (Marketing tied to charitable work, veteran support, or community building.)

MEET THE 2025 GCA JUDGES

The GCA Griffin Logo

HOW TO ENTER!

  • Pick the category (or categories) that best fit your work — from Video, Photo, Talent, or Marketing Campaign awards. You can enter multiple categories to increase your chances of winning.

  • Gather your best work and make sure it meets our contest rules and AI use guidelines. Have your final file(s) uploaded to a shareable link (Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo, or YouTube). Keep your original project/RAW files in case we request verification.

  • Fill out the official online entry form with your details, submission link, and category selection. Pay the entry fee per category. Once your payment is confirmed, your entry is officially in the running!

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